Intel's new 2.4GHz, 2.5GHz and 2.7GHz Core i7 processors are expected to replace the 2.0GHz, 2.2GHz and 2.3GHz found in the current range of 15 and 17in MBPs, while the 2.7GHz 13in MBP is reported to be getting the latest 2.8GHz Core i7.

Other than the speed hike, these souped-up Mac models will see no physical changes. ®